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PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PZZA - Nasdaq - US6988131024 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

47.72  -0.74 (-1.53%)

After market: 47.72 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PZZA. PZZA was compared to 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While PZZA has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. PZZA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PZZA had positive earnings in the past year.
PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PZZA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PZZA had a positive operating cash flow.
PZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.01%, PZZA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.02% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 21.68%, PZZA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PZZA is significantly above the industry average of 10.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (21.68%) for PZZA is above the 3 year average (21.12%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.01%
ROE N/A
ROIC 21.68%
ROA(3y)5.88%
ROA(5y)4.28%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)21.12%
ROIC(5y)15.8%
PZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K -2.5K

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.51%, PZZA is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.73% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PZZA (7.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.82%, PZZA is doing worse than 75.57% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.49%
PM (TTM) 4.51%
GM 30.82%
OM growth 3Y13.66%
OM growth 5Y30.68%
PM growth 3Y18.68%
PM growth 5Y91.22%
GM growth 3Y0.81%
GM growth 5Y2.95%
PZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PZZA is creating value.
PZZA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PZZA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
PZZA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingPZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M
PZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.08 indicates that PZZA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.08, PZZA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.79% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.26. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PZZA would need 15.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 15.26, PZZA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 15.26
Altman-Z 4.08
ROIC/WACC2.38
WACC9.12%
PZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.80 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PZZA (0.80) is worse than 60.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PZZA's Quick ratio of 0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA is outperformed by 61.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.66
PZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PZZA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.38%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.13% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.45% in the past year.
PZZA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.38%
EPS 3Y18.22%
EPS 5Y15.13%
EPS Q2Q%-18.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.45%
Revenue growth 3Y5.61%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%-3.06%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, PZZA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-16.98%
EPS Next 2Y-4.32%
EPS Next 3Y0.23%
EPS Next 5Y13.02%
Revenue Next Year-4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y0.49%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B
PZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.21, PZZA is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PZZA to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.63), we can say PZZA is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.23, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PZZA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PZZA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.21
Fwd PE 19.23
PZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PZZA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PZZA is cheaper than 69.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.54
EV/EBITDA 10.1
PZZA Per share dataPZZA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of PZZA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y-4.32%
EPS Next 3Y0.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PZZA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.80%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.08, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 90.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, PZZA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.8%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 14.39%, which is quite nice.
PZZA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PZZA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.39%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
PZZA Yearly Dividends per sharePZZA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

63.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PZZA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP63.55%
EPS Next 2Y-4.32%
EPS Next 3Y0.23%
PZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M 100M 150M
PZZA Dividend Payout.PZZA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PZZA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC

NASDAQ:PZZA (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 47.72 0 (0%)

47.72

-0.74 (-1.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-27 2025-02-27/bmo
Inst Owners129.84%
Inst Owner Change-90.4%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap1.56B
Analysts76.67
Price Target57.79 (21.1%)
Short Float %11.67%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.8%
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.39%
DP63.55%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-10 2025-02-10 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.65%
Max EPS beat(2)11.97%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.65%
Max EPS beat(4)23.27%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)5.06%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.16%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)6.72%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.53%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.05%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)-6.15%
PT rev (3m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.21
Fwd PE 19.23
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 31.54
P/OCF 12.76
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.1
EPS(TTM)2.62
EY5.49%
EPS(NY)2.48
Fwd EY5.2%
FCF(TTM)1.51
FCFY3.17%
OCF(TTM)3.74
OCFY7.84%
SpS64.34
BVpS-13.2
TBVpS-15.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.01%
ROE N/A
ROCE 26.66%
ROIC 21.68%
ROICexc 22.35%
ROICexgc 25.79%
OM 7.49%
PM (TTM) 4.51%
GM 30.82%
FCFM 2.35%
ROA(3y)5.88%
ROA(5y)4.28%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)21.12%
ROIC(5y)15.8%
ROICexc(3y)23.26%
ROICexc(5y)17.84%
ROICexgc(3y)27.15%
ROICexgc(5y)21.01%
ROCE(3y)25.97%
ROCE(5y)19.43%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.44%
ROICexcg growth 5Y25.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y28.12%
OM growth 3Y13.66%
OM growth 5Y30.68%
PM growth 3Y18.68%
PM growth 5Y91.22%
GM growth 3Y0.81%
GM growth 5Y2.95%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 15.26
Debt/EBITDA 3.26
Cap/Depr 104.06%
Cap/Sales 3.46%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 53.72%
Profit Quality 52.11%
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.66
Altman-Z 4.08
F-Score7
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC2.38
Cap/Depr(3y)136.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.99%
Profit Quality(3y)1010.66%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.38%
EPS 3Y18.22%
EPS 5Y15.13%
EPS Q2Q%-18.87%
EPS Next Y-16.98%
EPS Next 2Y-4.32%
EPS Next 3Y0.23%
EPS Next 5Y13.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.45%
Revenue growth 3Y5.61%
Revenue growth 5Y5.13%
Sales Q2Q%-3.06%
Revenue Next Year-4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y0.49%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
EBIT growth 1Y8.76%
EBIT growth 3Y20.03%
EBIT growth 5Y37.39%
EBIT Next Year42.37%
EBIT Next 3Y16.47%
EBIT Next 5Y17.13%
FCF growth 1Y717.35%
FCF growth 3Y-8.24%
FCF growth 5Y18.18%
OCF growth 1Y80.26%
OCF growth 3Y1.18%
OCF growth 5Y15.85%